Hawkins, 1959: a regular town with regular worries. Young Jim Hopper’s car won’t start, Bob Newby’s sister won’t take his radio show seriously and Joyce Maldonado just wants to graduate and get the hell out of town. When new student Henry Creel arrives, his family finds that a fresh start isn’t so easy… and the shadows of the past have a very long reach.
Brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, who take theatrical storytelling and stagecraft to a whole new dimension, this gripping new adventure will take you right back to the beginning of the Stranger Things story – and may hold the key to the end.
Posted By : Ieva V
Amazing show! Great story: funny, scary, creepy, intriguing all at the same time. As fans of Stranger Things, we were not disappointed and thought that the effects were one of the best we've seen in West End. Would go again!
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 14:58:51 
Posted By : KjA0706
Great show! A prequel of 001 origin story with young Bob Hopper and Joyce
The storyline really grew and the effects were amazing. Some of the acting was class - especially Henry Creel
Effects were really good!
Theatre was absolutely roasting and the drinks hugely overpriced but this is to be expected in the West End unfortunately
Some people have complained about the seat size but actually in comparison to some theatres they weren’t too bad
Would definitely recommend
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Posted On : 2024-06-23 09:21:45
Posted By : gaz7837
Booked tickets as part of a Surprise for my Girlfriends 30th Birthday, as we are both huge fans of stranger things we were really looking forward to this.... and it did NOT Disappoint!
The seats we had chosen were brilliant with a great view of the whole stage.
From the opening scene to the end it was Theatre at it's best!
If you are a fan of Stranger Things then this is a MUST see for you.
If I had to point out a Negative, it would only be that the Seats are a little small, and as someone with a few extra pounds to shift, it could be a little uncomfortable at times, but this didn't stop me enjoying every minute of the performance, we've even talked about going to see it again soon.
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Posted On : 2024-06-11 10:44:39
Posted By : bh0rw00d
Absolutely amazing!! The acting was incredible, the storyline itself was perfect. Full of Stranger Things nostalgia and had me in tears at multiple points (mostly from pure happiness). Highly recommend!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-21 05:13:59
Posted By : daranj2018
Fantastic show, very engrossing and has the best effects I've ever seen in a theatre. The story is riveting and actually has a proper end.
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 08:47:31
Posted By : ReviewerII
Excellently staged, must see show for Stranger Things fans. I think you'd still enjoy it if you'd not seen the tv show too but I'm sure you get more out of it if you're a fan. We had good seats near the front of the stalls.
My only complaint, the same as whenever I go to the theatre these days is please people stop eating loud food at the theatre, popcorn, maltesers, pringles, wrapped sweets, NO!!!!! And theatres start asking people not to eat in the auditorium, it honestly ruins the atmosphere. It also caused an argument near me because people were finding one group so annoying which detracts from the show.
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Posted On : 2024-04-24 13:51:50
Posted By : CB201018
I love the going to the Theatre but am unashamedly a musicals girl. However, the geek in me loves Stranger Things so thought I would take a chance on a play. I honestly don’t know where to start with this play is incredible, the special effects and acting are beyond anything I have seen before. If you love Stranger Things you will love this! Highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-04-14 16:26:26
Posted By : Exploration599491
Hilarious and horrifying in equal measure, this had me and my 12 year old gripped for the full 3 hours! The cast was outstanding and the opening scene was something else. I’d definitely recommend for any Stranger Things fan.
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Posted On : 2024-04-14 14:45:02
Posted By : thefrenchyremy
This is a spoiler free review!
Stranger Things: The First Shadow at the Phoenix Theatre in London is a captivating theatrical experience that delves into the mysterious origins of Vecna, the enigmatic antagonist from Netflix's "Stranger Things."
As a die hard fan of the series, who shamelessly took part in the secret cinema experience a few years ago, I had to book tickets for this show!
With gripping storytelling and immersive stagecraft (very clever use of the rotating stage!), the play brings Henry Creel / Vecna's dark and compelling backstory to life in a way that is both mesmerizing and thought-provoking.
Audiences are drawn into a world of suspense and intrigue, where secrets lurk in every shadow and nothing is as it seems. You will notice loads of 'easter eggs' connecting the play to the series.
With amazing performances and an enthralling narrative, "The First Shadow" is a must-see for fans of the series and theater enthusiasts alike.
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Posted On : 2024-04-04 16:24:50
Posted By : Jean-Michel2a
First with the show: Fantastic prequel to the show, a real visual treat and some fantastic special effects. Immersive theatre at it’s best. Acting was excellent. Sound was great and used effectively. We all really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it to any fan of the Netflix show. In terms of the Theatre: nice venue, pleasant staff but seats are quite small so can be uncomfortable if you need leg room.
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Posted On : 2024-03-29 07:53:20
